Volunteer opportunities available for EM’s Day of Service
A community tradition is returning to Eagle Mountain this September.
“EM Serves” will be hosting a day of service on Sept. 11, bringing back a community-wide day of service aimed at improving local spaces and strengthening community bonds.
The annual event invites residents to participate in a wide range of hands-on projects across the city. This year, eight service projects are scheduled for the day through Eagle Mountain City, with organizers hopeful that more than 1,000 people will take part.
“We used to have a lot of folks out doing service projects before COVID,” said Todd Black, Eagle Mountain’s Open Space Manager. “It brought people together. We want to bring that back to get people involved, to get their hands dirty, and to serve in ways that matter.”
The projects span a variety of needs, from beautification to emergency preparedness.
Volunteers will be assigned to tasks such as painting fences, cleaning out clogged culverts, restoring roadside landscaping, planting in designated areas, participating in highway cleanup and filling sandbags for future storm readiness.
“These are all things that need doing,” Black said. “They’re not flashy, but they’re important. They’ve been delayed or overlooked because there just hasn’t been the manpower or time. By turning them into community service projects, we can knock them out together.”
Black emphasized that volunteering alongside neighbors helps people develop a deeper sense of belonging and pride in where they live.
“If you look at successful individuals and communities, giving of yourself and your time is a common thread,” Black explained. “It’s a way to get to know your neighbors, and it creates meaningful connections. There’s value in coming together to work toward a shared goal.”
To participate, residents can sign up through the City’s EMServes webpage. More details and sign-up links are expected to go live in the coming days. The City is also working with the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce to help direct interested volunteers and provide additional information.
Volunteers are encouraged to come prepared with the right gear for the job. That includes work clothes, gloves, and, depending on the assignment, tools like rakes and shovels. The City will provide paint, brushes, rollers, and other specific materials needed for each project.
“What we really need are good attitudes and willing hearts,” Black said. “We’ll make sure the work gets done. We just need folks to show up ready to help.”
EM Serves projects will be held on the Sept. 11 Day of Service, as a tribute to the national day of remembrance and service.
For more information or to sign up, residents can contact Black at tblack@eaglemountain.gov, or the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce directly.